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Water service to be disrupted May 7 near E 3rd and Pine

Published on May 04, 2026

On Thursday, May 7, water service will be disrupted in the area of East 3rd and Pine Streets while City crews complete main repairs.

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Police investigating theft from Mexican American tournament

Published on May 01, 2026

Newton Police are investigating a report from the Newton Mexican American Athletic Club of a possible theft of organization funds.

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The Rundown – Road vacated to allow for Millennium Machine expansion

Published on April 29, 2026

At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission vacated a portion of Highland Avenue to give Millennium Machine & Tool more room for its fourth planned expansion.

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Substance Abuse Board accepting grant requests

Published on April 23, 2026

The Newton Substance Abuse Board is seeking applications for grants to fund programs or services whose principal purpose is:

Alcoholism and drug abuse prevention and education.
Alcohol and drug detoxification.
Intervention in alcohol and drug abuse.
Treatment of alcoholism or drug abuse.

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The Rundown – Improvements coming to 1st & Kansas rail crossing

Published on April 15, 2026

At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission received an update on improvements coming to the East First and Kansas rail crossing this summer.

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City seeks volunteers for advisory boards

Published on April 09, 2026

The City of Newton is accepting applications to serve on three volunteer advisory boards with open positions: Planning/Historic Preservation Commission, Newton Housing Authority, and Substance Abuse Board.

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The Rundown – City extends KemperSports’ management of golf course

Published on March 25, 2026

At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission extended the City’s contract with KemperSports to manage Sand Creek Station Golf Course through at least 2032.

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Newton woman dies in house fire

Published on March 15, 2026

A 74-year-old Newton woman died in a house fire late Sunday morning in the 500 block of West Fourth Street.

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The Rundown – City takes next step for bike path extension

Published on March 11, 2026

At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission took the next step for extension of the Sand Creek Bike Path, approving an agreement with BNSF Railway for preliminary engineering, as the path will cross through BNSF's right-of-way.

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The Rundown – APAC plant coming to Logistics Park to supply GAF

Published on February 25, 2026

At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission approved the sale of about 20 acres in the Kansas Logistics Park to APAC-Kansas for a rock and asphalt material production facility. The plant will be a direct supplier for GAF’s shingle manufacturing facility that is under construction.

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News and Announcements

Weekly Update Newsletter

Water service to be disrupted May 7 near E 3rd and Pine

Police investigating theft from Mexican American tournament

The Rundown – Road vacated to allow for Millennium Machine expansion

Substance Abuse Board accepting grant requests

The Rundown – Improvements coming to 1st & Kansas rail crossing

City seeks volunteers for advisory boards

The Rundown – City extends KemperSports’ management of golf course

Newton woman dies in house fire

The Rundown – City takes next step for bike path extension

The Rundown – APAC plant coming to Logistics Park to supply GAF

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